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Saskatchewan Invests $505,000 in SIIT to Grow Indigenous Workforce in Forestry
June 5, 2024 New partnership with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies will deliver forestry sector training programs. Aligned with Saskatchewan’s growth plan goal of increasing Indigenous participation in the natural resource industry, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing in the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) to deliver two training initiatives to address workforce needs […]
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Read MoreRCMP celebrates graduates of the Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the RCMP Academy, the Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program (IPTP) troop celebrated the completion of the 2024 session with a graduation at Depot. The RCMP also celebrates 30 years of running the program since its inception in 1994. Candidates arrived at Depot from across the country to take part in this three-week program designed to give young First […]
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Read MoreSacred work’: Sask. First Nation learning how to conduct its own underground searches – CTV News
May 16, 2024 Members of Piapot First Nation, students from the University of Winnipeg and various other professionals are learning new techniques that will hopefully be used for ground searches of potential unmarked grave sites in the future. A new company “Kā-natonahkik-tāpwēwin,” which in the Cree language translates to “In search of the truth,” is […]
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Read MoreEmbracing the future: Establishing a premier dental training hub at USask – USask News
Apr 2, 2024 Embracing this tide of progress, the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Dentistry has embarked on a groundbreaking journey towards modernization and innovation, marking a significant leap towards becoming the beacon of dental education that Canada—and the world—needs. A leap towards modernization The cornerstone of this ambitious endeavour lies in a comprehensive […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan apprentices honoured by SATCC – Construct Connect
November 8, 2023 REGINA – The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) honoured apprenticeship on Nov. 3 at the 2023 Apprenticeship Celebration Dinner. The event, held at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, hosted more than 400 people and recognized the accomplishments of apprentices, employers, training providers and other apprenticeship and trade stakeholders, a […]
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Read MoreTraining required to bridge gap between Indigenous entrepreneurs and funds – Sask Today
Indigenous-owned Thunder Farms triumphs despite funding challenges. THE BATTLEFORDS — When Thunder Farms started to make gains as a fully Indigenous-owned farm northwest of Battleford, Sask. three years ago, limited funding options were available. Communications and training resources are essential for grant applications to access government funding incentives for Indigenous entrepreneurs. “We had to invest […]
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Read MoreTraining required to bridge gap between Indigenous entrepreneurs and funds – MBC Radio
Oct 27, 2023 When Thunder Farms started to make gains as a fully Indigenous-owned farm northwest of Battleford, Sask. three years ago, limited funding options were available. Communications and training resources are essential for grant applications to access government funding incentives for Indigenous entrepreneurs. “We had to invest in ourself. There was a lot of […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Announces Funding for Indigenous Mining Skills Training Program
September 1, 2023 Saskatchewan invests in interactive program to launch mining pre-employment training for Indigenous students. Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a three-month agreement with Morris Interactive to fund an Indigenous Mining Pre-Employment Program in the province. This collaboration aims to connect Indigenous communities with the mining industry, while embracing the digital transformation in […]
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Read MorePrince Albert Grand Council Enhances Wildfire Response Through Indigenous Fire Steward Training
From: Natural Resources Canada Across Canada, several provinces and territories are experiencing a severe wildfire season, and the effects are widespread. As wildfires become more common and more extreme, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening Canada’s long-term response. Today, as part of his visit to Saskatchewan, the Honourable Jonathan […]
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Read MoreApprentice Applications now accepted for the 2024 Indigenous Mentorship Program – paNOW
Aug 10, 2023 The SWG is now accepting applications for Apprentices in the 2024 Indigenous Mentorship Program. This program allows developing Indigenous writers (apprentices) to work in a supportive environment under the guidance of professional writers (mentors). The mentor provides the apprentice with one-on-one instruction in the craft of creative writing. The program is open […]
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